The fabric of everyday life.

Just a few thoughts

• Critical thinking is one of the most important aspects of being human, according to Stoicism. So why are we handing it over to a machine? --Brigid Delaney

• We pray for the grace to live with a clear conscience.

Reflections

• The present is the only road to the future.

• God the artisan

• Our Firm Foundation -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Tougher laws will not reduce youth crime

• Stealing the breath of life

Musical Reflection

• In The Breaking of the Bread

The reign of God

Just a few thoughts

• "My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people." -- Orson Welles

• World Kindness Day --We pray for a spirit of kindness in our families and neighbourhoods, places of study and work, of worship and religious charitable outreach, sporting and cultural bodies, politics and law enforcement, medical, nursing and emergency services.

• We pray for the parish community, that it will be a dwelling-place in which all can feel welcome and be at home

Reflections

• The reign of God is already here among us, and we need look no further than the daily experiences of our own lives to know and experience the power and presence of Jesus.

• The kingdom of God is here, now

• What Is Entrusted Us -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• In the Shadow of the Holy Land

• Education Under Occupation — Episode 1 of 4 | In the Shadow of the Holy Land

Musical Reflection

• When the King shall come again

Making gratitude a mindset

Just a few thoughts

• "The willingness to share does not make one charitable; it makes one free." -- Robert Brault
  
  
• We pray for the intercession of St Josephat, bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and apostle of unity, that the people of Ukraine will be delivered from the present war, and the members of the Ukrainian Rite in Australia and beyond will receive hope and blessings.
  
  
• We pray for those who work in low-paid, difficult and demanding jobs, that their contribution to the well-being of the community will be appreciated and justly remunerated

Reflections

• Samaritan Heroes

• Gratitude

• How can we fear God while we’re also told ‘Do not be afraid’? -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Lack of respect for creation a threat to peace: Pope Leo

• Go beyond your comfort zones and build peace – Pope Leo

Musical Reflection

• What Is This Place

The futility of war

Just a few thoughts

• “No one has ever become poor by giving.” -- Anne Frank

• Remembrance Day, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I May it teach us that war is always futile and a failure of the human spirit, and so renew our commitment to be peacemakers.

• We pray for foster parents in Australia, that their dwindling numbers will be boosted by many more people volunteering to take loving care of children in need.

Reflections

• God can never be in our debt.

• Live with God in love

• Passionate Love -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Lack of respect for creation a threat to peace: Pope Leo

• Remembrance Day

Musical Reflection

• Send Down the Fire

Proclaiming the Gospel with clarity, compassion, and courage

Just a few thoughts

• "Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances." -- Thomas Jefferson

• May this World Science Day for Peace and Development bring a wise vision to all who work and teach in the various fields of human sciences.

• We pray for all policy makers taking part in the international climate change conference in Brazil, that they will agree on the urgent measures that must be taken to sustain life on earth.

Reflections

• We are merely servants

• Wisdom and leadership

• A dim shadow -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• All Saints and All Souls

• Freedom for a Fuller Life

Musical Reflection

• All the Earth Proclaim the Lord

Our Church -a living organism of people

Just a few thoughts

• "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." – Buddha

• For every community of Christians that they may recognise that they are God’s building, God’s temple, where the Spirit lives in each heart.

• We pray for church architects and liturgical designers, that the places of worship they fashion will proclaim God’s presence in the heart of the community.

Reflections

• Two Minute Homily

• The living Church is you and me

• What is the Temple? -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Making a fuss about a church building in Rome

• What Israel's genocide has laid bare

Musical Reflection

• Caelestis Urbs Jerusalem

God is with us

Just a few thoughts

• "The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." -- Lucille Ball

• In our parish may we value the contribution of each person, and rejoice in the many gifts which the Spirit gives for a common purpose.

• We pray for students preparing for end-of-year exams, that they will succeed in progressing to the next stage of their life’s journey

Reflections

• Mammon, wealth – God’s main rival

• It’s good to thank people

• You are the temple of God -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Pope Leo meets Palestinian leader amid concerns over Gaza ceasefire

• ‘Reality for families’ worsening, -- Foodbank

Musical Reflection

• I Have Loved You